Best Waterfront Restaurants in New Castle

We had reservations. We arrived early but were seated right away. The waiter explained almost every dish on the menu which was quite helpful. The Clams Casino, Calamari and Raw Oysters appetizers were very good. Our main entrees were the Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Cornmeal Crusted Rainbow Trout, Lobster Cioppino and Parcel Pasta. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We will definitely return.

Excellent excellent gluten-free options. Our server was fantastic. Wonderful atmosphere perfect time.

Some of the very best food in Wilmington. The atmosphere could use some improvement. If you are looking for creative, fresh food, this is your place.

Visited River Rock Kitchen on a surprisingly busy Tuesday night—turns out the convention center nearby was hosting an event. The restaurant is divided into different lounge areas, each with its own dedicated staff. On our side, there was only one person managing the entire lounge. She handled everything from bartending to taking orders, serving food and drinks, and even cleaning up tables. Honestly, she did the work of three people and never missed a beat. Major props to her professionalism and grace under pressure. The food itself was solid—flavorful and served in generous portions. That said, the pricing felt a bit on the higher end for what we got. Still, considering the quality and the atmosphere, it was overall a pleasant experience. Would definitely go back, especially if they added a little more staff support. That one woman was a powerhouse, but no one should have to juggle all of that alone!